Dear Mr Burglar why burgle single parents who own naff all?
As if they don’t have enough on their plate, single parents are in the high-risk category for becoming victims of burglary.
Along with homes headed by a young person, and those with no security measures single parents are most likely to be burgled.
The Home Office’s Crime in England and Wales: Quarterly Update to September 2008 reveals that there has been a four per cent rise in the number of domestic burglaries.
Of course everyone is vulnerable to being a victim of crime, but make sure you take as many precautionary steps possible.
From leading home insurer MORE TH>N Pete Markey said:
“Of course, making sure you have adequate contents insurance should be high on everyone’s priorities list, but there are also a number of more practical measures you can take the stave off the burglars.
“Of course, making sure you have adequate contents insurance should be high on everyone’s priorities list, but there are also a number of more practical measures you can take the stave off the burglars.
Fit door and window locks to British Standard and make sure you use them when you go out.
Don’t leave keys on display, particularly near doors and windows where a thief may be able to hook the keys via the letterbox.
Use an ultra-violet security pen to mark valuables with your name/postcode.
Take wallets/purses containing credit cards, etc upstairs when retiring to bed.
If on holiday, ask a neighbour to check the property regularly and ensure post is pushed through the letterbox and not left on display.
Ensure side access gates have locks on them.
Use time switches to put lights on so that it looks like you are in even when you’re not.
Remember garages and garden sheds are vulnerable as well, so ensure that they are kept locked with good quality locks.